Antony Savvas
Vodafone and Three should get their way on big merger
Vodafone UK has moved to merge with Three UK, which, if the move gets past regulators, would bring down the number of major mobile operators in the UK to, ironically,
Read moreMix-and-match, wildfires and peat bogs drive new markets
Technology alliances and new use cases are key to building opportunities in the 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. Business technology journalist Antony Savvas looks at some interesting developments
Read moreThere’s no point in selling off a big opportunity
We’ve already seen major telcos selling off their towers, just as the importance for edge connectivity becomes apparent in delivering new 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) services. But Deutsche
Read moreOld arguments continue while new roll-outs carry on
The European Commission has kicked the possibility of US big tech paying towards next generation networks into the long grass, it seems, when it initially suggested it could act on
Read moreGet your phone network security right, or else
There’s been big news on the telco security front in the past week, with mobile and fixed operators now facing big daily fines if they continue to be care-free with
Read moreSmaller players show way as Google leaves IoT services market
Google Cloud has given notice to customers that it’s axing its IoT Core service next year, leaving them to find an alternative mobile device deployment and management service. Business technology
Read moreFall-out widens from competitive satellite comms market
Satellite connectivity services offer the chance to fill the gaps where traditional broadband and terrestrial mobile networks can’t reach, but the fighting over these potentially lucrative scraps of business is
Read morePrice increases in the face of industrial relations troubles
There’s some potentially good news on service prices for telcos, as others face problems on the industrial relations front. Business technology journalist, Antony Savvas looks at developments.
Read moreNetwork upgrades supported by easier deployment and testing
Telcos needing to upgrade their networks to serve new markets are being aided by more easily deployable technology and testing solutions to do it. Business technology journalist, Antony Savvas takes
Read moreSignificant moves made in key mobile markets
Private mobile networks, Open RAN and edge services are key growth areas of the telco market, and market developments in all were a feature of the past week. Business technology
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